Emotional Regulation Occupational Therapy in Perth | Flare Therapy
At Flare Therapy, we provide emotional regulation therapy in Perth to help children and young adults understand their emotions, respond calmly to challenges, and thrive in real-life environments — at home, school, and in the community.
Our approach is gentle, strengths-based, and neurodiversity-affirming. We support young people who struggle with big emotions, frustration, anxiety, low confidence, impulsivity, or emotional overwhelm. Therapy is designed around practical, evidence-based strategies that build independence, resilience, and everyday coping skills.
Real-Life Outcomes Families See
- Many families contact us for OT emotional regulation support when their child experiences meltdowns, emotional outbursts, or difficulty calming down. With the right support, children often experience:
- - Fewer meltdowns and faster recovery after big emotions.
- - Better morning and after-school routines.
- - Improved focus during homework or classroom tasks.
- - Greater ability to talk about feelings instead of acting them out.
- - Increased confidence joining group activities or trying new things.
- - Stronger communication with parents, siblings, and teachers.
- We focus on functional outcomes that make daily life easier for the child and their support network.
How Therapy Works
Our therapists use engaging, play-based, and everyday activities to teach emotional control, body awareness, and practical self-regulation strategies.
A session might include:- Recognising early body clues (heart beating fast, tense muscles, clenched fists).- Learning regulation tools such as deep breathing, movement breaks, sensory tools, or grounding strategies.- Role-playing tricky social moments (losing a game, waiting, turn-taking, conflict with peers).- Using visuals like the Zones of Regulation or customised self-regulation charts.- Building a personalised “toolkit” children can use across home and school.- Supporting parents and teachers with consistent visual tools and routines.Our goal is to help young people build confidence, independence, and the skill to regulate emotions before they escalate.
Collaboration That Makes a Difference
Emotional regulation works best when everyone around the child understands their strengths, triggers, and strategies.
Flare Therapy works closely with:
Parents and carers — practical routines and language for home.Teachers and education assistants — simple in-class supports and visuals.Support workers or psychologists — to ensure consistent strategies.GPs and referrers — clear communication and progress summaries.This ensures your child receives coordinated support across all their environments.
Who Emotional Regulation OT Helps
Children and young people who experience:
• ADHD• Autism• Anxiety• Sensory processing challenges• Emotional dysregulation• Oppositional behaviours• School refusal
• ADHD• Autism• Anxiety• Sensory processing challenges• Emotional dysregulation• Oppositional behaviours• School refusal
NDIS Funding for Emotional Regulation OT
Emotional regulation occupational therapy is typically funded under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living within NDIS plans. Therapy focuses on developing lifelong emotional control, independence, and participation in school and community environments.
Flare Therapy supports families by: • Completing functional assessments• Providing therapy reports for plan reviews• Supporting goal development• Liaising with support teams and schools
Flare Therapy supports families by: • Completing functional assessments• Providing therapy reports for plan reviews• Supporting goal development• Liaising with support teams and schools
Frequently Asked Questions About Emotional Regulation Therapy
Below are some common questions families ask when considering occupational therapy support.